Top Five Things to do Outdoors in Arizona

Travel nurses have the time of their lives in Arizona.  Here are some activities that Arizona travel nurses just can’t get enough of.

1. Hiking at Camelback Mountain: If you are a hiking buff and cannot get enough of exploring the rugged outdoors, then Camelback Mountain is a place for you to visit while travel nursing in Arizona. The trails range from easy to difficult; the more difficult lead to the top, while the easy are along the base of the mountain. Bring a camera because along the trails you are sure to find many different species of plant and wildlife. Open from sunrise to sunset, Camelback Mountain is the perfect place to spend a day off from your travel nurse job.    
2. Open Road Tours: One of the most famous attractions Arizona has to offer are its jeep tours. Already being a favorite state among outdoor enthusiasts, the jeep tours make Arizona an even more exciting place to explore for travel nurses. Offered across almost every part of the state, you can make reservations to take a tour of the great outdoors Indiana Jones style! Cruise across Phoenix or enjoy the Red Rock of Sedona.
3. Colorado River Rafting: Spend some time floating on one of the premier natural wonders of Arizona: the Colorado River. There are several different water rafting tours for travel nurses to choose, ranging from day trips to week-long adventures. What better place to take in the beauty of the Colorado River than when you are rafting on it? Grab a group of your closest travel nurse friends and sail on down the Colorado River.
4. Balloon Expeditions: Get the chance to fly high above the Arizona desert. With hot air balloon excursions offered in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Monument Valley, travel nurses can take in Arizona in whole different way: in the air! Departing in the early hours of the morning, you spend the sunrise and most of the day high above the beautiful state. It is the perfect way to take in as much of Arizona as you can in one trip!
5. Slide Rock State Park: Voted as one of America’s 10 most beautiful swimming holes, Slide Rock State Park is sure to please any travel nurse in Arizona. This natural rock slide has become a favorite place to visit while travel nursing in Arizona. Swimming, wading, sliding, picnics and fishing are just some of the many activities available at this fun-filled natural water park. Pack your water shoes and your sunscreen and come out to Slide Rock State Park; the water is fine!